Philippians 4:19 – And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. (NLT)

I. PAUL’S CONCERN LED HIM TO PRAY

Ephesians 3:10-14 - God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. 13 So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored. 14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father


Galatians 6:9 – So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. (NLT)

II. PAUL PRAYED FOR THE UNLIMITED RESOURCE OF INNER STRENGTH

Verse 15-16 - the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

1. Inner strength is given to those who wait on the Lord.

Isaiah 40:29-31 – He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall,
31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. (NKJV)

Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! (NLT)

2. Inner strength comes through daily disciplines.

2 Corinthians 4:16 – That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. (NLT)

III. THE RESOURCE OF GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US

Verse 17 - Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

Revelation 3:20 – “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. (NLT)

Galatians 2:20 – My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So, I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (NLT)